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Chapter One

Erin

“This is so stupid,” I tell rab my purse and put it on my shoulder

I should be able to leave my apart o as I please and not have to worry about answering to anyone Instead I keep having to face so for a reason to complain

Gah, he’sthis so aard Why can’t I be a jerk and tell hi me uncomfortable?

I walk over tohe’s not home I bite hbor’s door I thought I could be a little strange, but he takes it to another level I cursehim cookies that first day he moved in Now this weird dance has started and anyti his How is that even possible? Is he doing the sa for me to leave?

I lean back fro in the way of that Forget it I’ I will not be held prisoner in my own home

I grab the door handle and pull it open, and for once his door doesn’t open I turn around and lock et out of here

“Ahh!” I screaht in my space when I turn around and my heart jumps into my throat “You scared the crap out of me”

“Where are you off to tonight?”

Peter is in his usual polo and khaki shorts with his short blond hair perfectly in place Everything about hiether He works fro, and he’s got the vibe of someone who thinks he knows it all

He doesn’t say sorry for al for me to answer him

“Coffee” And maybe also to see if the coffee shop has any treats left because my sweet tooth is killer

“I’ll co himself

“Okay,” I agree, because what else can I say? No, you’re not allowed to go to the coffee shop?

He places his hand on the set away from his touch He only walks faster to keep up with me and I wonder why this e

“How is your grandma?”